Court Watch Montgomery Inc is located in Silver Spring, MD. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (P62) the organization is classified as: Victims Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Court Watch Montgomery Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Court Watch Montgomery Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Court Watch Montgomery Inc generated $115.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $132.7k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO REDUCE INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN MARYLAND BY ENSURING THAT VICTIMS HAVE ACCESS TO RESPONSIVE JUSTICE AND VITAL SERVICES SO THAT THE VIOLENCE CAN BE STOPPED QUICKLY AND PERMANENTLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MOBILIZED CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT AND COLLECTED DATA IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT HEARINGS. PROVIDED RAPID FEEDBACK TO COURT ADMINISTRATORS ON PRIORITY PROBLEM AREAS. IN 2020, COURT WATCH MOBILIZED 70 COMMUNITY MEMBERS, PROVIDING THEM WITH EXTENSIVE INITIAL AND/OR ONGOING TRAINING THAT EMPOWERED THEM TO COLLECT DETAILED INFORMATION IN COURT THAT HIGHLIGHTED ROADBLOCKS TO JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS AND PROMISING PRACTICES. VOLUNTEERS DONATED HOURS OF TIME TO TASKS LIKE GATHERING AND PROCESSING DATA ON THE ADJUDICATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND CRIMINAL CASES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND. VOLUNTEERS COLLECTED DATA ON VARIOUS PROTECTIVE ORDER TOPICS, SUCH AS OUTCOMES FOR CASES, WHETHER JUDGES ORDERED SUPERVISED VISITATION, AND WHETHER OR NOT JUDGES TOLD RESPONDENTS TO TURN IN THEIR GUNS WHEN THEY GRANTED A FINAL ORDER. VOLUNTEERS COLLECTED CRIMINAL CASE DATA INCLUDING PROSECUTION RATES, CASE OUTCOMES, CONDITIONS OF SUPERVISED PROBATION, GUN WARNINGS UPON CONVICTION AND OTHER ISSUES AFFECTING VICTIM SAFETY. STAFF REGULARLY CONTACTED COURT ADMINISTRATORS AT LOCAL AND STATE LEVELS, AS WELL AS COALITION PARTNERS, TO FLAG ISSUES AND TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEMS.
DEVELOPED DATA-INFORMED POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COURTS AND COURT-RELATED COUNTY PROGRAMS. COURT WATCH MONTGOMERY IDENTIFIED THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ROADBLOCKS TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS RECEIVING JUSTICE IN MARYLAND COURTS BY ANALYZING OUR EXTENSIVE DATA COLLECTED IN COURT AND VOLUNTEER RESEARCH TEAMS. COURT WATCH MONTGOMERY IDENTIFIED OR DEVELOPED MODEL PRACTICES, PROCEDURES AND POLICIES THAT ADDRESSED EACH ROADBLOCK. COURT WATCH MONTGOMERY RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO COURT PROCEDURES AND POLICIES THAT WOULD INCREASE THE NUMBER AND QUALITY OF PROTECTIVE ORDERS AND IMPROVE THE COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. IN 2020, COURT WATCH MONTGOMERY ANALYZED THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF COVID-19 ON THE COURT PROCESS AND VICTIM OUTCOMES. FINALLY, COURT WATCH MONTGOMERY FURTHER DEVELOPED ITS PROPOSAL TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY IN MARYLAND'S JUDICIAL SYSTEM BY LEGISLATIVELY ESTABLISHING A FORMAL STATEWIDE JUDICIAL EVALUATION PROGRAM.
ADVOCATED FOR AND EVALUATED IMPLEMENTATION OF SYSTEMIC CHANGE THAT EXPANDED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS' ACCESS TO JUSTICE. DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, COURT WATCH MONTGOMERY HAS BEEN VOCAL ABOUT THE ACCESS TO VIRTUAL HEARINGS. IN 2020, WE PUBLISHED REPORTS HIGHLIGHTING THE CONCERNS OVER PROTECTIVE ORDER RATES, BOTH STATE-WIDE AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY, AS WELL AS BREAKDOWNS IN TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY SURROUNDING VIRTUAL HEARINGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Carolyn Hoffman Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $60,000 |
John Ford Chair | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Lillian Agbeyegbe Treasurer | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Dinara Akhmetova Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Janet Rosenbaum Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Ginna Ingram Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $34,983 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $26,758 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $54,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $115,741 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $115,741 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,938 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,938 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $45,632 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,275 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $200 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $940 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,205 |
Information technology | $2,023 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $840 |
Travel | $263 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,513 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $132,745 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $83,495 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $19,005 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $13,241 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $115,741 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $46,983 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $68,758 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $115,741 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Court Watch Montgomery Inc has recieved totaling $35,604.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Morris And Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SERVICE | $20,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $15,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $104 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
C A R E Center Charleroi, PA | $2,961,028 | $15,408,429 |
Center For Civilians In Conflict Washington, DC | $12,548,028 | $14,777,750 |
Network Of Victim Assistance Jamison, PA | $5,188,817 | $5,023,794 |
National Center For Victims Of Crime Inc Arlington, VA | $3,868,245 | $4,351,142 |
Womens Resource Center Scranton, PA | $2,151,438 | $3,950,794 |
National Organization For Victim Assistance Inc Alexandria, VA | $4,681,081 | $3,918,207 |
Network For Victim Recovery In The District Of Columbia Washington, DC | $1,080,373 | $3,451,359 |
Turning Point Of Lehigh Valley Inc Allentown, PA | $3,266,396 | $3,085,405 |
Survivors And Advocates For Empowerment Safe Inc Washington, DC | $11,179,878 | $5,901,155 |
Turnaround Inc Towson, MD | $1,286,575 | $2,853,379 |
Victim Outreach Intervention Center Inc Butler, PA | $1,473,386 | $2,358,921 |
Life Crisis Center Inc Salisbury, MD | $2,187,818 | $2,433,936 |